Shannon Smith
FOX8 WGHP
San Antonio, TX, United States
Contact Shannon
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Shannon:
Celebrate Pi Day with Dot and Pearl’s in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — March 14th is now also known as Pi Day, named because it shares the same digits with the famous math number 3.14! FOX8 Foodie Shannon Smith’s not a big fan of math, so she went in search of the best pie you can eat. Thanks to viewers’ suggestions, Shannon discovered Dot […] → Read More
Enjoy over-the-top sandwiches at downtown Greensboro’s Bodega
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro’s got some really great sandwich shops. One spot downtown also doubles as a convenience store! Customers pick up chips and drinks in the front of the store and then head to the back for over-the-top sandwiches. The Bodega serves massive sandwiches full of flavor and stacked with interesting ingredients. FOX8 […] → Read More
A sweet tradition at First Presbyterian Church in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — This time of year, a local church becomes a chocolate factory. First Presbyterian Church started its Easter Egg Ministry in 1991 to help pay off the mortgage on their new Fellowship Hall. The chocolate-covered eggs quickly became popular with the local community. This year, church members and volunteers will mix, hand roll, […] → Read More
How the North Carolina Zoo is introducing their lions
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A new lion’s living at the North Carolina Zoo, but he hasn’t met his mate face to face yet. 3-year-old Haji came to the zoo early this year to be a companion to the female lion Mekita, but it may be months before the two spend time together out in the […] → Read More
Special guest for 20th annual Shriners Hot Rod expo talks about how Shriners Hospital saved his life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – There’s a special guest at the 20th annual Shriners Drag Racing and Hot Rod Expo going on at the Greensboro Coliseum. Proceeds from the show help support Shriners hospitals for children. One of their ambassadors, 15 year old Kaleb Wolff, flew from his home in Canada to support the show in Greensboro. Shannon Smith talked to him about how Shriners Hospital saved his life. → Read More
High Point custom furniture makers set to appear on HGTV
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A local custom furniture business will be featured on a national television show. Hillbuildit Furniture filmed a segment for the designers on the HGTV show “Downhome Fab.” The owners of Hillbuildit Creation, Kyle and Audrey Hill, started their business just seven years ago in their garage. They marketed their furniture […] → Read More
A historic Winston-Salem home is now an in-demand dining spot
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the oldest homes in Winston-Salem is now offering a new dining option for people in the city. Founders Restaurant has quickly become a hot spot since opening in late 2022. It sits inside the historic Shaffner Inn. The home was built right outside Old Salem in 1907. Over the years, […] → Read More
Sand cats get new exhibit at North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — It can be tough to see some of the animals at the North Carolina Zoo. Especially the ones that enjoy a long, afternoon nap! But it’s getting easier, but two of the most popular animals at the zoo are getting a new home. The new exhibit will give guests the chance […] → Read More
Winston-Salem restaurant offers ‘snow globes’ for outdoor dining
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — When temperatures drop during the winter, enjoying dinner outside is not typically an option. An upscale restaurant in WInston-Salem is offering a warm way to eat out under the night sky. The Katharine Brasserie and Bar set up two “snow globes” in the space just outside the restaurant! The globes are […] → Read More
North Carolina man releases cookbook of recipes made while battling ALS
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — When Greg Groce was diagnosed with ALS, he had to quit working immediately. He decided to fill his days cooking and sharing recipes on social media. He created a page on Facebook called Back40Cookin’. Hundreds of people started following it, and restaurants and chefs started reaching out. Greg got eight food sponsors […] → Read More
Viral TikTok puts all eyes on traditional Triad treat at Old Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Moravian cookies are a traditional holiday treat in the Piedmont. The paper-thin sugar cookies and ginger cakes have been made at Old Salem in Winston-Salem for more than 200 years. Now, thanks to a Grandma and TikTok, the cookies have found fame around the world. Old Salem shot a video of one […] → Read More
Go behind the scenes of a cougar physical at the NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — 11,000 animals live at the North Carolina Zoo. Every year the zoo staff must give each one a physical. For large and potentially dangerous animals, it takes careful preparation to keep the staff and animals safe. In this week’s Zoo Filez, Shannon Smith takes us behind the scenes for a cougar exam! → Read More
Meet the North Carolina Zoo’s red ruff lemurs!
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo is home to a number of critically endangered species. Among them are two red ruff lemurs! In this week’s Zoo Filez, Shannon Smith talks about why these two are so important to the zoo’s mission. → Read More
Winter Wonderlights returns for its third year at the Greensboro Science Center
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Winter Wonderlights returns to the Greensboro Science Center for the third year! This holiday season, one million lights are set up in twelve displays with festive and animal-inspired themes. Guests can walk the paths of the outdoor zoo to see the lights and there are several interactive displays and plenty of […] → Read More
Winston-Salem woman competes to be fastest pizza maker
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — We order pizza often because it’s not only delicious, but it’s also fast. At one pizza place in the Triad, an employee can make a large pepperoni pizza in less than one minute! Kallie Daniel has a trophy from a national competition to prove it. Daniel works at Marco’s Pizza in […] → Read More
‘Pretty Woman the Musical’ kicks of Tanger Center’s second season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The second Broadway season kicks off at the Tanger Center in Greensboro on Tuesday night. ‘Pretty Woman the Musical’ brings the beloved rom-com to life on the stage. There are still tickets available for tonight’s performance. You can find out more on the Tanger Center website or get your tickets through […] → Read More
Traveling art show taking Winston-Salem underwater
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A new traveling art exhibit set up in Winston-Salem will take you underwater! Aquaverse is an immersive black light 3D experience set up right now at ROAR Food Hall and Entertainment Complex, giving people a unique new view of the ocean. The creator uses special paint and black lights to make […] → Read More
Check out these unique works of art at the NC Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Most people visit the North Carolina Zoo to see animals from around the world. But did you know the zoo is home to a large collection of artworks? In the mid-90s, the zoo launched the Art in the Park program. Guests can now see more than 120 pieces valued at $2.6 million. In today’s Zoo Filez, Shannon Smith shows us a few of the unique pieces. → Read More
Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie is open for business in Revolution Mill
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — We have an update to a FOX8 Foodie story we first brought you in 2020! That year a local baker, Venee Palowski, won a National General Mills recipe contest with her Bourbon Banoffee Pecan Rolls. That win helped her launch her own bakery. Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie Opened late this summer at […] → Read More
Get into a stretch routine at the ‘Stretch Zone’
(WGHP) — As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscles. That usually starts in our mid-30s and continues to decline unless we regularly stretch our muscles. Without stretching, our muscles shorten and tighten, especially if we sit at a desk for long periods of time every day. That puts us at an increased risk […] → Read More